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Mazda 6 Estate vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Townstar Compact Van uses 6.6 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers marginally more torque with 258 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 204 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van has only a minor advantage in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,500
Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 263 km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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